Actor Celina Jaitly has filed a complaint against her husband, Austrian national Peter Haag. Based on her complaint, the Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against Haag and also issued a look-out notice.
Mumbai Police files FIR against Celina Jaitly`s husband
The police have booked Haag under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in connection with serious allegations of cruelty, physical harm, criminal intimidation, and sustained harassment.
In a statement issued by Jaitly’s legal representatives, Karanjawala & Co said, “On a complaint made by Ms. Celina Jaitly, Bollywood actress and former Miss India and Miss Universe Runner-Up, the Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against her husband and Austrian National Mr. Peter Haag, under Sections 85, 115(2), 351(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in connection with serious allegations of cruelty, physical harm, criminal intimidation, and sustained harassment.”
The statement further added, “This marks the initiation of criminal proceedings against Mr. Haag in addition to the ongoing proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.”
It further read, “In light of his continued non-cooperation with the investigation, the Mumbai Police have escalated the matter by issuing a Look Out Circular (LOC) against him, indicating the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing probe.”
So far, neither Peter Haag nor his legal representatives have issued any public statement regarding the allegations. Mumbai Police are reportedly continuing to record statements and collect relevant material connected to the complaint.
Celina escaped from Austria
Earlier, in an interview with mid-day, Celina’s lawyer, Niharika Karanjawala, said the violence against Celina by her husband “lasted many years spanning through their marriage,” and included “physical cruelty, manipulation, emotional and verbal violence.” She added that the abuse continued “practically through the entirety of their marriage,” with Haag allegedly flying into rages, violently assaulting the actress, and threatening her repeatedly.
The couple’s children, who are citizens of Austria, are currently with their father. Celina’s legal team has sought `custody and continuous access`, but Karanjawala explained that the actress had to flee alone. “She practically had to escape and run to India with nothing. She wasn’t in a position to bring her children. She feared her husband might make out a case of kidnapping, which could have permanently harmed her custody case.”
The lawyer revealed that Celina was forced to not continue her career. Despite a successful career with films such as No Entry and Golmaal Returns, Celina was allegedly pressured to quit acting and relocate repeatedly to Dubai, Singapore, and later to a remote Austrian town to support her husband`s career.
“He prevented her from working,” said Karanjawala, adding that the actress is also seeking compensation for “unrealised potential profits” from the flourishing career she was forced to abandon. Jaitly has sought a direction that her estranged husband pay a sum of Rs 50 crore as compensation and Rs 10 lakh per month as maintenance.